COURT: David Mellen, 49, of Trinity View, Caerleon, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court, for the first day of a trial into 10 allegations of engaging in unfair commercial practices and four of fraud, all of which he has denied David Mellen, 49, of Trinity View, Caerleon, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today, for the first day of a trial into 10 allegations of engaging in unfair commercial practices and four of fraud, all of which he has denied. Car retailer The Home and Motor Club, of which Mr Mellen is a director, is also charged with the same 14 charges.